Dodgers and Yankees Shine in MLB Playoffs

The MLB playoffs are showcasing high-priced stars and historic performances, notably from the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. The Dodgers, led by Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, dominated Game 3 of the NLCS against the Mets with an 8-0 victory, part of a historic streak of four consecutive shutout wins, three by 8+ runs. Meanwhile, the Yankees' Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton hit crucial home runs in the ALCS against the Guardians, though they lost in extra innings. The Mets' Mark Vientos also impressed, tying a franchise postseason record with 12 RBIs and hitting his fourth home run of the series. The Dodgers tied an MLB postseason record for consecutive scoreless innings at 33, initially set by the 1966 Orioles. Both the Dodgers and Yankees are in strong positions to advance, potentially setting up a star-studded World Series matchup.